Linux / Unix Summer Intern

Intern Position at OCC

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. OCC is the largest equity derivatives clearing organization in the world. We provide central counterparty clearing and settlement services for equity options, futures, options on futures, and securities lending transactions.

OCC is building a culture that empowers continued learning, authentic innovation, and constant creativity. OCC is looking for interns who are hungry for the chance to learn more, humble enough to admit they don't know all the answers, and smart enough to recognize the opportunity. The OCC Internship Program provides students with the real-world skills to successfully transition into a career in the financial services industry. As an intern, you will help lead projects that help shape the future of OCC. This person will apply their skill set and knowledge toward tackling designated projects. This is an exciting opportunity to have a true impact on the company by designing and implementing solutions for real challenges facing the business.

Projects and Responsibilities :

• Provide Linux administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large highly virtualized environment.
• Use configuration management tools (Ansible and Terraform) to build and maintain a hybrid infrastructure hosted both at colocation facilities and in the public cloud.
• Perform automated computing environment builds, site setup, user training, hardware / software installation, maintenance and support and documentation of operating procedures and processes.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues related to hardware and software, takes appropriate corrective action and / or interact with IT staff or vendors in performing complex testing, support, server recovery, and troubleshooting functions.

Candidate Qualifications :

What knowledge and skills will the intern gain from this internship?

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms.

Benefits :

Compensation :

Salary Range : $25.00 - $25.00

Incentive Range : This position is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award, for which the target range is listed above. The amount of such award, if any, will be based on various factors, including without limitation, both individual and company performance.